NCCIA to Stop Deporting Foreigners Caught Running Illegal Call Centers in Pakistan

Meanwhile, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has decided to stop deporting foreign nationals arrested during raids on illegal call centers and instead prosecute them under Pakistani law.

Key points

• Separately, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has sought a comprehensive report on the regularization of employees of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and NCCIA.
• Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued a written order while hearing a petition filed by Tauqir Jadoon.
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• According to the written order, the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) had submitted a clause-wise response and report on the petition.
• Last month, NCCIA teams conducted raids on seven illegal call centers and arrested more than 600 individuals.

Under the new policy, arrested foreigners will first face trial in Pakistani courts. Those convicted will serve their sentences in local prisons before being sent back to their home countries, NCCIA authorities stated. NCCIA Warns Against Online Investment Schemes Promising Quick Profits.

Previously, foreign nationals arrested at illegal call centers were deported as "undesirables" without serving prison sentences in Pakistan. Sources remarked Chinese citizens accounted for the largest number of deportees. Nationals of Indonesia and Vietnam were additionally among those involved in operating illegal call centers in the country.

Last month, NCCIA teams conducted raids on seven illegal call centers and arrested more than 600 individuals. As sources indicate, this time, nevertheless, the agency prepared challans against the suspects and sent them to jail instead of deporting them. IHC Seeks Report on FIA and NCCIA Employees' Regularization.

Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir issued a written order while hearing a petition filed by Tauqir Jadoon. The court directed the relevant authorities to complete the process for granting permanent status to employees, conduct the required interviews, and submit their results.

During the proceedings, the Extra Attorney General informed the court that FPSC approval was a mandatory legal requirement. He continued that the scrutiny of applicants and interview process were underway, with the directors general of the FIA and NCCIA jointly conducting the interviews.

For context, the court adjourned the hearing until December 8 and directed the relevant directors to submit a comprehensive report detailing the interview results. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.

Taken together, the developments around NCCIA to Stop Deporting Foreigners Caught Running Illegal Call Centers in Pakistan point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.